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Kanebo

Allie Facial Gel UV EX SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Allie facial gel: high ethanol kills sensitivity score, but ZnO + ETZ + BEMT + uvinul A is one of the cleanest filter systems available; gel wears beautifully.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
81.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #283 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Allie facial gel: high ethanol kills sensitivity score, but ZnO + ETZ + BEMT + uvinul A is one of the cleanest filter systems available; gel wears beautifully.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Fragrance-free Allie gel with a clean modern filter set (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, EHT, BEMT, DHHB). The ethanol-forward base trades sensitivity tolerance for a fast-drying gel finish.

Pros
  • Five modern filters spanning mineral and organic coverage
  • Fragrance-free formulation
  • Zinc oxide for both UV-A protection and subtle tone-up
  • Lightweight gel finish dries down quickly
  • Hydrogenated lecithin and sodium hyaluronate for hydration
Cons
  • Ethanol-forward base may sting compromised or dry skin
  • Gel format may emphasize dry patches

Who it's for: Oily or resilient-skin buyers wanting a fragrance-free, modern-filter Japanese gel with a fast-drying finish.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 93
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 82
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Gel
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Triethylhexanoin· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Butylene Glycol· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Behenyl Alcohol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Hydrated Silica· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Isohexadecane·Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer·Polysorbate 80·Xanthan Gum·Disodium Edta· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
03 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
04 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
11 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
12 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
17 Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
18 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
20 Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
21 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
22 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
23 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
24 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.